FAQs
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Common questions
We built our center around the parts of imaging patients tell us are hardest: cost, coverage, scheduling and comfort.
Common questions
The abdominal approach scans through the belly wall with a full bladder and gives a wider view. The transvaginal probe sits much closer to the organs and resolves far greater detail of the ovaries and lining.
A full bladder pushes gas filled bowel loops upward and out of the way, creating a clear path for sound waves to reach the uterus and ovaries. Without it the view is largely blocked.
It measures each cyst and describes whether it appears simple and fluid filled or complex with solid components, which is the distinction that determines whether follow up is needed.
Yes and it is sometimes preferred. Certain assessments such as endometrial thickness are clearest just after bleeding ends. Tell the sonographer and a tampon can be removed for the transvaginal portion.
It should not. The abdominal portion involves pressure on a full bladder which can feel uncomfortable and the transvaginal probe is slimmer than a speculum. Tell the sonographer if anything becomes painful.